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HISA 3873: A History of Canada (Hendley) Fall 2022 3873-01

Librarian: Mary Lynn Bensen

Finding Primary Sources (See also Dr. Hendley's list of useful titles)

Library Databases

American Indian Histories and Cultures                                                                              Under Databases on library website

Includes manuscripts, artwork and rare printed books dating from the earliest contact with European settlers up to mid-twentieth century photographs and newspapers.

Defining Gender (1450-1910)                                                                                                Under Databases on library website

Primary British source material covering history, literature, sociology and education from a gendered perspective.

Nexis Uni

Includes full text of articles in major Canadian newspapers, for example, the Gazette (Montreal).

Websites

Canadiana/Heritage                                                                                                                  https://heritage.canadiana.ca/

            Includes large collection of materials documenting Canadian heritage.

Library and Archives Canada                                                                                           https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng

Provides access to resources and listing of resources in Canadian arhives (Only a portion of this site is available for public access.)

Print Reference Books

Historical Documents of Canada (1914-1945)                                                                      Ref F 1003 H5 v.5  Sub-basement

Index to British Parliamentary Papers on

  Canada and Canadian Boundary 1800-1899                                                                      Ref F 1031.5 I74 Index  Sub-basement

Search Tips

When searching print and online access tools, use search terms such as SOURCES, CORRESPONDENCE, PERSONAL NARRATIVES, DIARIES, RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE, SERMONS, SPEECHES, PAPERS, DOCUMENTS, CHRONICLES, etc.

Look for titles of primary sources in secondary sources and in lists included in bibliographies of secondary sources.  Use text, class, and library bibliographies for recommended titles or listings of primary sources.